1986 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Estate | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |